Doha – April 18, 2026: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) recently hosted the spring edition of its Medical Career Seminar series, during which medical professionals shared their career experiences with foundation and pre-medical students. The series featured presentations by Dr. Nayef Mazloum, associate professor of microbiology and immunology and associate dean for student research at WCM-Q, along with four distinguished WCM-Q alumni. Each seminar offered insights into the speaker’s career path and specialty, followed by a Q&A session. Interactive, brief “mystery” medical cases were also included to encourage students to
· Saudi-based team targets further success in the Grand Annual Closing Festival in Qatar with a three-camel lineup · Al Haboob adopts quality-over-quantity approach ahead of this weekend’s key regional contest Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 16 April 2026: Al Haboob (????????) has issued another major statement of intent, investing over 2 million Saudi Riyals in new camels ahead of the Grand Annual Closing Festival at Al Shahaniya Racecourse on April 20 and 21, where it will field a three-camel lineup. Following a second and sixth place finish in recent outings, the world’s first professional ca
Finals day has arrived in Egypt. The Premier Padel Newgiza P2 is ready to crown its champions, with the top two seeds set to contest both the men’s and women’s titles. Play begins at 16:00 with the women’s final, as Delfi Brea and Gemma Triay face Paula Josemaria and Bea Gonzalez for the third consecutive time; this will be followed by the men’s final, featuring defending champions Fede Chingotto and Ale Galan against Franco Stupaczuk and Mike Yanguas, champions in 2024. MEN The men’s title will therefore be contested by the pairs who have won the last two editions of the Newgiza P2. Stupaczuk and Yanguas secured t
In 2022 he won with Pablo Lima, in 2024 he repeated the success with Mike Yanguas. Once again alongside the Spanish player, Franco Stupaczuk is aiming to triumph for a third time under the pyramids. The number 2 seeds at the Premier Padel P2 in Newgiza continue their run: a comeback victory (3-6 6-3 6-1) over Javi Garrido and Lucas Bergamini secures a place in the semi-finals against Juan Tello and Edu Alonso (8), who progressed after a 6-4 2-6 6-4 win over Enzo Jensen and Luis Hernandez, who conclude an unforgettable week having started from the qualifying rounds and eliminated Juan Lebron and Leo Augsburger. The semi-final in the upper half
One of the biggest surprises of the start of the season comes from Egypt. Luis Hernandez, number 56 in the FIP ranking, and Enzo Jensen, number 86, are enjoying a remarkable run: starting from the qualifiers, they have reached the quarter-finals of the Newgiza P2 by defeating one of the tournament’s top pairs, Juan Lebron and Leo Augsburger. However, beyond the victory, it was the scoreline that stood out, with Hernandez and Jensen dominating the third set, closed 6-0 after winning the first in a tie-break and after the 6-3 for the number 3 seeds had appeared to turn the match. An outstanding achievement that now sets up a quarter-final a
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Finals day has arrived in Egypt. The Premier Padel Newgiza P2 is ready to crown its champions, with the top two seeds set to contest both the men’s and women’s titles. Play begins at 16:00 with the women’s final, as Delfi Brea and Gemma Triay face Paula Josemaria and Bea Gonzalez for the third consecutive time; this will be followed by the men’s final, featuring defending champions Fede Chingotto and Ale Galan against Franco Stupaczuk and Mike Yanguas, champions in 2024. MEN The men’s title will therefore be contested by the pairs who have won the last two editions of the Newgiza P2. Stupaczuk and Yanguas secured t
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In 2022 he won with Pablo Lima, in 2024 he repeated the success with Mike Yanguas. Once again alongside the Spanish player, Franco Stupaczuk is aiming to triumph for a third time under the pyramids. The number 2 seeds at the Premier Padel P2 in Newgiza continue their run: a comeback victory (3-6 6-3 6-1) over Javi Garrido and Lucas Bergamini secures a place in the semi-finals against Juan Tello and Edu Alonso (8), who progressed after a 6-4 2-6 6-4 win over Enzo Jensen and Luis Hernandez, who conclude an unforgettable week having started from the qualifying rounds and eliminated Juan Lebron and Leo Augsburger. The semi-final in the upper half
One of the biggest surprises of the start of the season comes from Egypt. Luis Hernandez, number 56 in the FIP ranking, and Enzo Jensen, number 86, are enjoying a remarkable run: starting from the qualifiers, they have reached the quarter-finals of the Newgiza P2 by defeating one of the tournament’s top pairs, Juan Lebron and Leo Augsburger. However, beyond the victory, it was the scoreline that stood out, with Hernandez and Jensen dominating the third set, closed 6-0 after winning the first in a tie-break and after the 6-3 for the number 3 seeds had appeared to turn the match. An outstanding achievement that now sets up a quarter-final a
Doha, Qatar – 13 April 2026 – Dukhan Bank is pleased to announce that Mr. Ahmed AlFateh Mohamed has won QAR 1,000,000 in the first million‑riyal draw of the 2026 Thara’a campaign. The winner was selected through an electronic draw, conducted under the supervision and in the presence of a representative from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry’s Qualitative License and Market Control Department. This year’s campaign features a significant increase in the volume of cash rewards, headlined by 4 grand prizes of QAR 1,000,000 each. In addition, it offers a robust monthly prize pool, including two prizes of QAR 20,000 e
Awarded Platinum for Best Sporting Event, Best Public Event and Best B2C Event Doha, Qatar – 14 April 2026: Polo AlMarsa Qatar proudly announces its remarkable achievement at the internationally renowned MUSE Creative Awards 2026, where the event was honored with Platinum recognition—the highest accolade—in the categories of Sporting Event, Public Event, and B2C Event. These Platinum victories highlight Polo AlMarsa’s excellence in delivering world-class sporting experiences and innovative public events, setting new benchmarks for Qatar’s sports industry while reinforcing its influence on the global stage. Hosted
Submissions are open now until 14 May 2026, with the creative community invited to submit proposals via the Doha Design District website Doha, Qatar, April 14, 2026: Doha Design District (DDD), the creative hub at the heart of Msheireb Downtown Doha, has announced its Public Art Open Call, inviting artists, designers, and creatives to submit proposals for innovative public artworks. The initiative positions public art as an integral part of the public realm, enhancing everyday urban life while reinforcing the district’s identity and enriching the overall visitor experience. Through this program, the District continues to advanc
Doha, Qatar 14/04/2026 Snoonu has launched Snoonu Startup Factory, a new initiative designed to support and empower the next generation of founders and startups in Qatar and across the region. As part of this launch, the company announced its first investment; a $100,000 pre-seed investment in Sufra AI, a Qatar-based startup reimagining the dining experience through intelligent, personalized digital menus. Founded by Ekaterina Demenkova and Jemal Velihanova, graduates of Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, Sufra AI is building what it describes as “the brain behind every table.” Through a simple QR scan, diners can acces
At a time when meaningful community experiences matter more than ever, Mercato Shopping Mall continues to set a powerful example of inclusivity, proudly reinforcing its position as Dubai’s only licensed autism-friendly mall. More than just a retail destination, Mercato is shaping a space where every visitor feels understood, supported, and truly welcome. In collaboration with the Dubai Autism Centre, Mercato has implemented specialized training for its mall staff, equipping them with the knowledge and sensitivity needed to better assist individuals with autism and their families. This human-centered approach ensures that every intera
Padel returns under the pyramids. A new tournament on the Premier Padel circuit also brings a new place in the calendar. From October, the Newgiza P2 moves to April: it will be the fifth event of a season that has already delivered strong competition across the first four tournaments held in Asia (Riyadh), Europe (Gijón) and the Americas (Cancún and Miami). The tour now heads to Egypt, where Fede Chingotto and Ale Galán will defend their title; in the women’s event, it was Paula Josemaría and Ari Sánchez who lifted the trophy in 2025. MEN There will be 28 pairs in the men’s draw: ‘Chingalan&rsquo
Lusail – Qatar, 12 April 2026: Dukhan Bank convened its Ordinary Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 12 April 2026 via video conferencing through the Zoom application. The meeting was chaired by H.E. Sheikh Abdulla Bin Fahad Bin Jassim Al-Thani, Chairman of the Board of Directors, in the presence of 86.46% of the Bank’s shareholders. During the AGM, all the items on the agenda were discussed, including listening to and endorsing the Board of Director’s Report on the results of the Bank and financial statements for year ended December 31, 2025, and discussion of the plan for the year 2026. The meeting addressed the Dukhan Bank Gove
Doha, Qatar – 14th April 2026: Qatar Insurance (QIC), the leading insurer in Qatar and the MENA region, has been named “Digital Insurer of the Year in Qatar” and “Best Insurance App in Qatar” at The Asset Triple A Digital Finance Awards 2026. This recognition highlights QIC’s key role in redefining the insurance and digital services landscape in Qatar, by building the first all-in-one digital ecosystem that combines both insurance and non-insurance daily services on a single platform. Commenting on this achievement, Mr. Salem Al Mannai, Group CEO of QIC, said: “Winning these two prestigious accolades unde
A new Oxford Business Group Global Platform feature highlights the role of emerging technologies in building long-term water resilience across the MENA region Doha, April 6, 2026: With the United Nations repeatedly ranking Qatar as the country most at risk of water scarcity globally, the Gulf’s relationship with water has never been more urgent. A new Global Platform video by Oxford Business Group examines how Qatar — and the broader MENA region — is confronting a stark paradox: world-class desalination infrastructure that is also a single point of vulnerability, and why diversifying into decentralised solutions is no longe
Doha – April 6, 2026: The powerful connection between oral health and systemic health was discussed at the latest edition of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar’s Grand Rounds Live Webinar Series. Dr. Zainab Malaki, a consultant in periodontology at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust (GSFT) and an honorary senior clinical lecturer at King’s College London, U.K., delivered a presentation titled “Navigating the Link Between the Mouth and Body.” The relationship between oral and systemic health is rooted in the understanding that the mouth is not separate from general health. As a result, conditions in the mouth,